Elementary Curriculum

Consider Dayton Elementary School as your teaching adventure.Nestled in a rural community somewhat equidistant between Polson and Kalispell, this K-6 school warms the hearts and minds of approximately 60 students. Students are nurtured by certified teachers, individualized education specialists, a nurse, an admin assistant and a teaching principal. The Dayton Elementary School focus is educating the whole child while improving student academic performance through student engagement, team planning, data review, and systematic intervention. Parent participation is the nugget of Dayton School. No task is too big for them. They engage in fund raisers to support the school, and they purchase items to help the school help kids grow. As a school community, we take pride in growing our children, Dayton PRIDE:Dedication-Achieve-You Matter-Teamwork-Our School Rocks!-Never Give Up!Salary: DOE and implemented STARS ActThis position qualifies for the Quality Educator Loan Assistance Program authorized by the Montana Legislature. The program provides for up to $3,000 of state funded loan repayment at the end of the first year of teaching, up to $4,000 at the end of the second year, and up to $5,000 at the end of the third year.Closing Date: until filledJob Description: Upper West Shore School District #33, Dayton Elementary School, is looking for a highly motivated person to join its teaching team. He/She should be a team player with an open mind, who is willing to assist in all aspects of providing a wide-range of opportunities for students in a multi grade classroom environment for 2026-2027. Other duties may be assigned.Academic Qualifications: Candidates must have Certification in Elementary Education K-8 and hold a Montana Teaching license or have the ability to obtain one. The successful candidate must also pass a background check.Supplemental Information: Dayton Elementary is a K-6th grade school located along the shores of Flathead Lake in Dayton, MT. The school serves the Dayton, Proctor, Rollins, Elmo, and Big Arm areas and is located 22 miles north of Polson, MT on Hwy 93. The school district is on a 4 day week with field trips that may fall on Fridays.